Privacy Policy

The Integrated Post-Secondary Education Society of Alberta (IPSESA)

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

1. Introduction

The Integrated Post-Secondary Education Society of Alberta ("IPSESA", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share personal information obtained through our website, hosted on Wix.com.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information through contact forms and donation forms:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely via third-party services)
IP address
Health information (when voluntarily submitted)
Essential website cookies and related usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Deliver services
Process and acknowledge donations
Maintain the security and essential functionality of our website

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, your information may be shared with trusted third parties solely for service-related purposes:

Wix.com, our website host, may process and store your data on our behalf in accordance with their privacy and security policies
Third-party payment processors to securely handle donations

All third-party providers are required to protect your data and only use it as needed to perform their functions.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies only. These cookies:

Enable basic site functions
Do not collect identifiable personal information for advertising or tracking

You can adjust your browser settings to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Sensitive data (such as payment and health information) is processed securely and handled with strict confidentiality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Ask for corrections or updates
Withdraw your consent or request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact:
The Integrated Post-Secondary Education Society of Alberta (IPSESA)
Email: vepcats@ucalgary.ca
Address: EDT 51-54, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

10. Legal Compliance

This policy is governed by the laws applicable in the Province of Alberta and Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).